Oleksandr Usyk Dedicates His Win To Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk Dedicates His Win To Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk claims that his victory over Anthony Joshua in their rematch was historic and gave credit to his native Ukraine, which is at war with Russia at the moment.

Usyk upset Joshua on Saturday in a split decision to defend his championships, prompting inquiries as to whether the British boxer should carry on competing.

In his post-fight speech, Usyk said: “I want to thank everyone who prayed for me. I want to thank God for the help he gave me today because he did give me a lot today. My lord is Jesus Christ. I can thank you Saudi. Thank you so much.

“I devote this victory to my family, my country, my team, to all the military defending this country. Thank you so much.

“This is already history. Many generations are going to watch this fight, especially the round when someone tried to beat me hard but I stood it and came back.”

On if he will fight Tyson Fury to unify the titles, he said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I’m convinced he wants to fight me. I want to fight him. If I’m not fighting Fury I’m not fighting at all.

“Only God knows whether I will fight him or not but all these gentlemen here around me, my team, they are going to help me.

“Thanks, Lord for everything.”